A freeze warning has been issued for Wapello County, including Ottumwa, for early Saturday morning. The National Weather Service says temperatures could drop as low as 31 degrees, with the […] ...

Fairfield-based Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. has filed a mass layoff notice with Iowa Workforce Development, listing November 11th as the layoff date for employees at its home office location ...

The Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress Ambassadors gathered at the Ottumwa Regional Airport to celebrate the return of Hertz to Ottumwa.

Jefferson County Health Center is recognizing its Pharmacy team this month for its dedication to medication safety and patient care. The pharmacy team supports multiple areas of the health center, […] ...

President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a campaign rally in Sioux City on Thursday, October 22, in support of Republican candidates running in Iowa’s November general election. Iowa Republican […] ...

Attorney General Brenna Bird today praised the hard work and persistence of the Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation in the arrest of Kelly […] ...

Wapello County residents can review a 20-year cost comparison outlining two options for the future of the Wapello County Jail. The comparison presents estimated financial impacts for each option over ...

Iowa’s unemployment rate remained where it’s been the last four months again in September at 3.2%. Iowa Workforce Development director Beth Townsend says the labor market continues to move at […] ...

Peggy Plate, 90, of Oskaloosa, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at The Cottages in Pella.

Van Buren County Hospital has announced the addition of Dr. Sean Brodale to its medical staff, bringing more than 20 years of experience in family medicine and emergency care to […] ...

An Ottumwa woman faces multiple charges after allegedly breaking into a home and attacking an occupant earlier this week. Daphnide Cadostin, 33, was charged with first-degree burglary (Class B felony) ...

Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand has released a report detailing nine financial findings against the City of Harper in Keokuk County following an agreed-upon procedures review covering the period of […] ...